ACCOUNT MANAGER in Virginia Beach, Virginia at Tidewater Finance Company

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting operations of Chesapeake Homes while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This position plays a critical leadership role within the Accounting & Finance department by overseeing the month-end close process, maintaining balance sheet integrity, supervising the accounting team, and partnering with the Controller to support strategic financial initiatives.

The Accounting Manager is a hands-on leader who drives accountability, develops team members, improves processes, and ensures strong internal controls while supporting a growing, multi-division residential homebuilder.

Why this job is unique

• Highly visible leadership role with direct impact on the financial success of the organization
• Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing accounting team
• Partner with executive leadership and operational departments to drive business decisions
• Play a key role in process improvements, automation, and scalable financial reporting
• Join a growing company where your ideas and leadership make a meaningful difference

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead with a "People First" mindset by fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Model Chesapeake Homes' core values in every interaction with employees, business partners, and leadership.
• Lead and coordinate the monthly financial close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow reporting, profitability reporting, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and maintain complete, accurate supporting documentation for all balance sheet accounts.
• Oversee job costing, work-in-progress reporting, cost allocations, profitability analysis, and financial reporting across multiple divisions.
• Support the annual budgeting process, financial forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic financial modeling.
• Supervise the Accounts Payable function, review accounting transactions, and maintain strong internal controls and compliance with company policies.
• Assist with annual audits, tax reporting, 1099 preparation, and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Develop, coach, and mentor Staff Accountants and the Accounts Payable Specialist through regular one-on-one meetings, performance coaching, and professional development.
• Manage departmental workflow, prioritize deadlines, and ensure timely completion of all accounting responsibilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, streamline workflows, enhance reporting capabilities, and leverage automation throughout the accounting function.
• Partner closely with Purchasing, Sales, Production, Operations, and executive leadership to improve financial visibility and support informed business decisions.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by the Controller and Vice President of Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience within residential homebuilding, construction, land development, or real estate development strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing month-end close processes and producing accurate financial statements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with ERP/accounting software; experience with homebuilding software is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to all levels of the organization.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Access to Dental, Health and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance

Schedule

Monday – Friday

Additional hours as needed during month-end close, year-end, audits, and other business deadlines.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience.

Work Location

In person – Chesapeake Homes Corporate Office, Virginia Beach, VA.